Wish I had a quarter. . . .
I don’t want to come across as dismissive, mainly because I’ve had middle school boys and I KNOW how it …
Author Archives: Kathleen Fischer
A Perverse Measure of LOVE?
SOOOO many moms of teen girls lament the friction between them and their daughters especially when previously their relationship may …
A New Way to Respond in a Crisis: Check Your Tone, Check Your Face
Because teens are learning SOOO much and because they are longing to independently explore their world, they make a lot …
Never let a good crisis go to waste!
In my line of work coaching parents, teens and young adults, not a week goes by that a client doesn’t …
Would You Like to Do a Better Job of Connecting With Your Teen?
Of all the questions parents ask, THE NUMBER ONE they want to know is: HOW CAN I DO BETTER AT …
Understanding Double-Speak: verbal + non-verbal
A super-interesting finding in linguistic research is that in human communication, about 85% of the message is non-verbal. It is …
The Yeast That Provides Our Kids “Lift”: Hope
(Image by Duncan Kidd from Unsplash Photo site) Given a little time, there’s almost nothing more fun than baking. How …
Something Unexpected to Make You Smile
More than one person lately has said to me that they are losing track of what day it is. It …
“Sanctuary” Means Different Things to Different Folks
At a time where so much about the world doesn’t seem safe or predictable, it’s easy to understand why we …
Is There Ever Enough “Thanks” to a Great Teacher?
As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan and supporter of Story Corps. (In case you aren’t acquainted, …
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